Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Great Migration Safari from Nairobi with Camp Stay

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Great Annual Migration of wildebeests, gazelles, and zebras across the Serengeti and Mara plains
02 Take in breathtaking views and photography stops over the Great Rift Valley, the largest rift on Earth
03 Enjoy game drives in Masai Mara, famous for its black manned lions, the Big Five, and abundant wildlife
04 Spend a full day exploring the rich savannah grasslands and rolling hills of the Mara
05 Watch for leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other cats on a pre-breakfast sunrise game drive

See the Great Annual Migration of wildebeests, gazelles, and zebras through the Serengeti and Mara plains on this 3-day safari from Nairobi. Explore Kenya's famous Masai Mara National Reserve, home to lions, leopards, impalas, elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, vultures, hornbills, storks, and many other species. With game drives across the reserve and sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley along the way, this tour offers a memorable wildlife experience in one of Africa's most celebrated safari destinations.

Enjoy a pre-breakfast sunrise game viewing drive to see leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other cats hunting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Join the rest of the participants after breakfast. After a safari briefing at our offices, depart at 08:15 hrs for Masai Mara and drive north, ascending the Great Rift Valley for breathtaking views and photography. The Rift Valley was formed millions of years ago and stretches some 5,000 miles from Jordan to Mozambique, making it the largest rift on Earth.
Descend the escarpment and drive to Narok town, where you will stop for an early hot lunch.
Proceed to Masai Mara after lunch and arrive in good time at your camp.
After checking into your camp, freshen up and then go for an introductory game viewing drive. Masai Mara is famous for its black manned lions, the yearly migration of wildebeests, and the Big Five.

Dinner and overnight stay at Enchoro Camp or similar (L, D)

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

After breakfast, go for a full day of game viewing drive across the rich savannah grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-manned lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and also contains numerous elephants and virtually every other type of wildlife. Picnic lunch will be served at the Hippo Pools.

Dinner and overnight stay at Enchoro Camp or similar (B, L, D)

Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Enjoy a pre-breakfast sunrise game viewing drive to see leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other cats hunting. This is the best time to spot the cat family making a kill for breakfast or lunch as the sun rises.
Return to the camp for your full breakfast.
Depart with an en-route game viewing drive as you leave the Mara region for Nairobi.
Break for lunch at Narok or Mai Mahiu Maasai administration towns.
After lunch, proceed to Nairobi, where you will arrive between 04:00 pm and 05:00 pm.

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley escarpment, Nairobi, Kenya gateway

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Kenyan experience with home comfort.
Quality safari.
The services of our knowledgeable English-speaking Kenyan guide/driver.
Full-board accommodation in self-contained tents/camps, plus meals on safari (B, L, D).
Picnic lunches at the Mara River on the second day, as indicated.
All park entrance and conservation fees.
Transport in a safari Micro-Toyota safari van with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing and photography.
Guaranteed window and comfortable seats.
2 nights/3 days staying in the Masai Mara.
Bottled mineral water throughout the safari.
Return transfer to your place of stay.
Emergency Flying Doctors evacuation cover up to a radius of 1000 km ex-Nairobi.
All applicable taxes and government tolls.

What's Not Included

Soft drinks, juices, alcoholic drinks, and other beverages taken with lunch or dinner.
The optional visit to tribal villages, for example visiting a Maasai village ($20 per person; it is also negotiable with the Masai chief), and a balloon safari in the Mara ($450 per person, bookable before departure).
Tip to the guide/driver.